The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18)

€ 25,600
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 29,200
 Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18) Volvo V40 D3
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI is 5.2 inches shorter and 3.1 inches narrower.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18)
73.1
80.4
70 in
Width
73.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18)
104.2
172
166.8 in
Length
172 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
2756 lb
Curb Weight
3470 lb
3825 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
714 lb
20.58 %
Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CXSB, CZCA
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3

Performance

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
128 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
22.41 lb/hp
23.45 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
44 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
838 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
586 mi
838 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
100.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
94.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
100.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft